Oh gosh Audrey, that was such a scary experience! Your mom was so right to force you to drive again immediately! I had similar experience when I was 22 . I was driving to work (teaching), and suddenly the road was covered with ice. My car started spinning too, crossed the road, and bumped into a tree on the opposite side of the road . The car was total loss; only one door could be opened: mine! I didn't have a scratch, which was unbelievable when you saw that wreck... . My dad made me drive again next day; I was scared to death, but it was the right thing!!